IUFB Recruiting and Transfer Portal Updates

[Pagoda]

One more for ‘26. OL.  Pref walk-on.  Local.  Had some nice mid major offers.

 

[Stuhoo]

2 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

One more for ‘26. OL.  Walk on.

https://x.com/lukegraham74/status/2019237228732641641?s=46

 

Turned down a couple of FCS offers for IU.

That's a no-brainer; as an in-state the cost will be about the same and the experience will be world's better.

[Hurryin' Hoosiers]

On 2/1/2026 at 11:35 AM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Don't follow football recruiting all that closely but this is the first I believe I've seen this name mentioned.

he should get NIL with delta fawcett

[Pagoda]

Here is an interview with Cig talking recruiting, our recent HS/portal class, and other miscellaneous stuff.  Starts at 5:50 in.  Nothing groundbreaking but a few interesting comments if you’re an IUFB sicko.

Also here is a good write up.  Notably TE is a bit of an unknown.  https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-notes-cignetti-says-tight-end-is-biggest-question-mark-on-2026-offense-right-now/#google_vignette

[skhoosier2]

1 hour ago, Pagoda said:

Here is an interview with Cig talking recruiting, our recent HS/portal class, and other miscellaneous stuff.  Starts at 5:50 in.  Nothing groundbreaking but a few interesting comments if you’re an IUFB sicko.

 

Thanks.  I was looking for this one...

[Hovadipo]

J’Mari Monette to Memphis. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Running back from Buffalo, NY

247

MaxPreps    Averaged over 1,700 yds./yr. starting his freshman year

ESPN

 

[ronzo4IU]

23 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

J’Mari Monette to Memphis. 

I must've missed it, why did Monette leave?

[Hovadipo]

2 minutes ago, ronzo4IU said:

I must've missed it, why did Monette leave?

Almost certainly playing time. I don't have access to snap count data, but I don't think he played much late in the year and probably just wants his last season to be spent on the field.

[ronzo4IU]

2 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

Almost certainly playing time. I don't have access to snap count data, but I don't think he played much late in the year and probably just wants his last season to be spent on the field.

Sounds fair enough.  I thought he might crack the rotation this year but maybe got even more buried on the depth chart.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

[JSHoosier]

34 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Not a bad offer list.

[Pagoda]

Another ‘27 4* we’re involved with.

5* hair.

 

[Stuhoo]

5 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

Another ‘27 4* we’re involved with.

5* hair.

 

From Lexington, Ky.

Escape while you can, young man!

[Pagoda]

Another visit scheduled with a kid who has offers from all sort of big programs.  He's a DL, and he won't be a 3* for long.

Our 2027 high school class could be something pretty darn good...

 

[Lebowski]

 

[jermhoosierfan]

2 hours ago, Lebowski said:

 

Yeah, it is crazy that we are now going after guys who are also considering Miami, Ala, OSU, and Mich.  I love it.

[Lebowski]

 

[Alford Bailey]

6 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

 

Man it’s exciting to see us in the hunt for top 5 QBs and receivers.

[Lebowski]

Lots of visits happened last weekend. Lots more happening this weekend. Being the champs is really helping our recruiting folks. Lots of buzz on social media from recruits being excited to get invites to spring practices.